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Richard Heart’s HEX token raises concerns in the crypto community
HEX, a new cryptocurrency that claims to be the first high-interest blockchain certificate of deposit, is facing significant backlash after different analysts argue that the project was launched mainly to enrich its founder. дальше »
2019-12-10 22:03 | |
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Analyzing the Current State of Tether and USDT
Every project active in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry will be scrutinized sooner or later. In the case of Tether, there has been a fair amount of scrutiny at virtually every turn. Especially now that everyone’s favorite – or most-hated – stablecoin is migrating to even more blockchains, significant concerns have arisen. дальше »
2019-8-3 03:30 | |
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Europe’s EESC Concerned Of Blockchain Being Monopolized, Doesn’t Want To See A Digital Divide
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) recently expressed disturbing concerns regarding the future of blockchain technology. In their new report, the EESC advised that public measures should be taken in order to ensure that blockchain's potential as a groundbreaking infrastructure for the social economy remains available and accessible to everyone. EESC: Blockchain Technology Must […] дальше »
2019-8-2 17:12 | |
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Experience HERC Technology Live at Blockchain Futurist Conference by Tracking the Produce, Artwork, Insurance and Collectables Onsite
One of the emerging strengths of the blockchain platform is how it enables agricultural companies to track the produce supply chain from farm to table. This is key in an era when frequent reports about tainted food and E. дальше »
2019-7-31 13:00 | |
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Libra may be canceled due to regulatory concerns, Facebook tells investors
Facebook has warned investors that its highly anticipated, and much-contested cryptocurrency project, Libra, may never get off the ground. Libra’s May 2019 debut brought to an end nearly a year of speculation that Facebook was quietly building a cryptocurrency, with the social media giant unveiling a permissioned payments blockchain for its 2. дальше »
2019-7-30 10:15 | |
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Ripple Execs Urge U.S. Authorities to Focus on Regulatory Clarity for Cryptocurrency
Ripple CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, and Executive Chairman and Co-founder of Ripple, Chris Larsen, expressed concerns regarding regulatory ambiguity in the United States. In an open letter to the U. S. Congress on July 28, 2019, both top executives stated that lack of clear cryptocurrency regulations is bound to stifle crypto business in the U. дальше »
2019-7-29 17:59 | |
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XRPL’s Wietse Wind asks IndImm to take down messaging protocol citing concerns over its immutability
The XRP ecosystem has been working towards developing the means to increase the coin’s use cases. In an effort to do the same, IndImm, announced the beta release of a messaging protocol on top of Ripple’s blockchain. дальше »
2019-7-24 17:30 | |
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British MP Wants to Probe Facebook’s Libra Cryptocurrency
A member of the British Parliament wants to probe Libra over concerns user data privacy. The news comes following similar legislative appearances before the U. S. Congress and adds to the growing negative sentiments around the project from across the globe. дальше »
2019-7-23 09:00 | |
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Funding for Crypto and Blockchain Companies Plummets as Regulatory Concerns Grow
Bitcoin and the entire crypto markets have been incurring significant volatility throughout the course of 2019, most of which has actually been bullish. Despite this, newly released data suggests that funding for blockchain and crypto. дальше »
2019-7-19 23:49 | |
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Roubini Ratchets Up Rhetoric, Accuses BitMEX of Profiting from Terrorism
Following a heated debate against Arthur Hayes held on July 3 at the Asia Blockchain Summit, economist Nouriel Roubini wrote an article sharply criticizing not only crypto but Hayes’ business scheme. дальше »
2019-7-18 20:00 | |
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Expresses Libra and Digital Asset Concerns
Steve Mnuchin, the secretary for the United States Treasury, held a press briefing to address the sudden storm of cryptocurrencies led by the announcement of Libra. Mnuchin, along with other bureaucrats, expressed scepticism over the launch of Libra, going as far as drafting a bill to keep tech companies out of finance, as reported byRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-7-16 13:21 | |
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Bitcoin ATMs Undermine EU Anti-Money Laundering Efforts, Says Spanish Police
Spanish law enforcement says Bitcoin ATMs enable criminals to circumvent anti-money laundering (AML) regulations according to a report by Bloomberg. This statement comes following calls from officials in Canada for crypto cash machines to be banned over money-laundering concerns. дальше »
2019-7-13 01:00 | |
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People have got it all wrong, Libra IS NOT a centralized ‘FB Coin,’ says Facebook’s Blockchain Lead
Facebook has taken center stage yet again. A month after the announcement of Libra, Facebook’s “GlobalCoin” is trending yet again. With the Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell raising concerns about Libra with respect to money laundering, privacy, and financial stability, and even the United States President himself calling for Facebook to “seek a new Banking […] The post People have got it all wrong, Libra IS NOT a centralized ‘FB Coin,’ says Facebook’s Blockchain Lead appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-7-12 17:00 | |
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U.S. Federal Reserve Puts Facebook’s Project Libra in the Hot Seat
The United States Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell, has joined the growing list of authorities calling for the head of Mark Zuckerberg and Project Libra. Powell says Libra’s global cryptocurrency poses serious concerns regarding money laundering, privacy, and a host of others reports CNBC on July 10, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-11 17:00 | |
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Facebook Crypto Libra’s Leader Responds to Concerns and Misunderstandings
In a responsive blog post on Wednesday, David Marcus, head of Facebook’s financial blockchain project ‘Libra’, covered a range of subjects including responding to sweeping concerns surrounding the crypto project. дальше »
2019-7-4 12:03 | |
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In an Open Letter to Prime Minister Modi, CoinRecoil’s Founder Doesn’t Hold Back
CoinRecoil, a defunct Indian cryptocurrency exchange, had earlier filed a writ petition against the RBI circular to ban crypto firms from using traditional banking services. Kunal Barchha, the co-founder of the exchange, wrote an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, detailing all of his concerns and frustration, as reported by INC42, June 30, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-2 19:00 | |
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Facebook Pushes on with Cryptocurrency Recruitment Despite Libra Project Criticism
Facebook is advertising job offers for a cryptocurrency wallet data engineer and regulatory policy expert as it moves forward with its plans for the Libra project. Meanwhile, stakeholders across the cryptocurrency and mainstream finance industries, as well as government officials, continue to express concerns about the company’s foray into the world of cryptocurrency payments. дальше »
2019-6-25 15:00 | |
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US prisons are taking programming books off the shelves over ‘security concerns’
Last week, the Oregon Department of Corrections (DoC) has banned prisoners from reading dozens of books related to technology and programming, citing security concerns. According to records obtained by Salem Reporter, the banned titles — “Windows 10 for Dummies,” “Python Programming For Beginners,” “Blockchain Revolution,” and others — are part of the 1,600 books not allowed in Oregon prisons. дальше »
2019-6-24 15:59 | |
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Decentralized social media - the good, the bad - and the potentially ugly
With growing concerns about a perceived censorship bias on social media platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter, the demand for censorship-resistant social media networks is on the rise. A number of blockchain startups aim to use a decentralized model to preserve free speech in the digital age. But can a fully decentralized social media platform work? дальше »
2019-6-24 23:00 | |
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France to Launch G7 Cryptocurrency Task Force in Wake of Libra Concerns
According to a report published by Reuters on June 21, 2019, France is set to form a G7 cryptocurrency task force to explore how global central banks can regulate cryptocurrencies like Facebook’s Libra without the risk of it being used for money laundering and other illicit activities. дальше »
2019-6-22 23:00 | |
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Oregon Prisons Ban Blockchain Literature, Citing Security Concerns
A three-person committee of information technology workers has suggested the ban of a large swath of introductory technology and coding books from prisons in Oregon, including four basic blockchain tech explainers. дальше »
2019-6-20 23:58 | |
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Libra greeted with mixed reactions as Facebook takes a giant leap into the cryptocurrency space
Facebook, the social media giant, is the newest member of the crypto world after it officially launched its whitepaper on its website today. Facebook introduced its cryptocurrency, Libra, which will be built on the Libra blockchain. дальше »
2019-6-18 21:30 | |
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Samsung SDS Tackles Blockchain Adoption Concerns With New Services
The IT subsidiary of South Korean tech giant Samsung is launching three new products aimed at addressing clients worries about blockchain
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Bitcoin’s Carbon Emissions Footprint: How Large Is It?
Now, if you have been into the blockchain technology industry for a while, you’d realize that the process of mining consumes quite a bit of electricity. This is quite noticeable, especially where proof of work is required for confirmation of transactions particularly where cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin are concerned. дальше »
2019-6-17 14:51 | |
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Weiss Ratings Downgrades Crypto Project EOS amidst Collusion Concerns
Weiss Ratings has downgraded their rating for EOS, citing concerns about centralization and the project’s lack of capability to fix these systemic issues, June 7, 2019. Cracking Down on EOS EOS has been the subject of intense debates within the crypto community. дальше »
2019-6-11 09:00 | |
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Weiss Crypto Ratings Drops EOS Over Centralization Concerns but Who Cares
By CCN Markets: Weiss Crypto Ratings on Friday announced that it is downgrading the technology score of EOS, a blockchain protocol developed and distributed by Block. one. The US-based economic research agency said EOS has “serious problems with centralization,” three months after it put the project among the top three blockchains alongside Ripple and Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-6-9 14:17 | |
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Weiss Ratings Downgrades EOS Due to Centralization Concerns as Cardano (ADA) Looks to Shine
Weiss Ratings Downgrades EOS Rating EOS’s technology score has been downgraded by Weiss Ratings after several months in which the network didn’t do anything to improve its centralized network. According to Weiss Ratings, it is now up to Cardano (ADA) to launch a truly decentralized Proof-of-Stake (PoS) blockchain. EOS DOWNGRADE: #EOS has serious problems with […] дальше »
2019-6-8 19:36 | |
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Ripple Raises the Bar – What Does It Mean For Investors?
In a new Ripple Insights report published on June 3, Ripple addresses concerns of the exaggerated numbers and overall… The post Ripple Raises the Bar – What Does It Mean For Investors? appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-6-6 20:17 | |
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4 Reasons why Tokenizing Ethereum Gas Makes Perfect Sense
Ethereum is one of the more interesting blockchain and cryptocurrencies ecosystems next to Bitcoin. Even so, there are genuine concerns over its capabilities to scale or reduce overall transaction costs. дальше »
2019-5-27 12:00 | |
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Zuckerberg Consults Rivals Winklevoss to Push Facebook’s ‘GlobalCoin’
Will Facebook cryptocurrency GlobalCoin be the catalyst to mass adoption propelling cryptocurrency usage from 30 million to 2. 4 billion? Maybe, but several concerns remain. Facebook Quietly Planning Killer App If one thing was notable about Facebook and cryptocurrency this time last year, it was the platform’s hostility towards it. дальше »
2019-5-24 12:00 | |
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IRS Set to Introduce Clear-cut Cryptocurrency Tax Rules
The IRS appears to have listened to concerns raised by various parties concerning clear cryptocurrency guidelines. As Coincenter reports, the tax administrator responded to a letter by a bi-partisan group of the U. дальше »
2019-5-24 20:29 | |
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Mozilla Firefox’s Update to Protect Users against Cryptojacking and Fingerprinting
Twenty years since developing and providing an alternative Internet experience, Mozilla Firefox on May 21, 2019, rolled out a new update of its browser. The updated version is said to make browsing faster as well as prevent users against cyber threats such as cryptojacking and fingerprinting. дальше »
2019-5-23 12:30 | |
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Dutch Authorities Shut Down Bestmixer
The Dutch Financial Intelligence and Investigation Service (FIOD) has shut down cryptomixing site Bestmixer. io. According to local media, Dutch authorities moved to shut down the site on May 22, 2019, as part of a joint operation with police agencies from several European nations, including France, Latvia and Luxembourg. дальше »
2019-5-22 21:13 | |
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Founder And CEO Of China’s Blockchain-Based Uber, Kuaidi Dache, Shows Concerns Of EOS Use
Founder And CEO Of Kauidi Dache Shows Concern About Use Of EOS CEO of Chinese tax hailing app criticizes the lack of decentralization in EOS. The EOS blockchain network focuses on scalability above decentralization, which has earned it many critics. дальше »
2019-5-22 01:24 | |
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Op Ed: Lightning Network Consensus Is a Marketplace and That’s Okay!
To Bitcoin or Not to BitcoinDuring the “scaling debate” before the SegWit2X user-activated soft fork (UASF), Bitcoin businesses were getting their first bitter taste of Bitcoin’s censorship resistance. дальше »
2019-5-21 21:10 | |
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IRS Commissioner Makes Crypto Tax Clarity a Priority
The U. S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is planning to overhaul its methods for determining the federal taxes due on cryptocurrency payments to improve clarity for taxpayers. дальше »
2019-5-21 20:54 | |
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‘Fraudulent Propoganda’: Co-Founder of China’s Blockchain Uber Slams EOS
By CCN: Weixing Chen, the founder and CEO of Kuaidi Dache, a Chinese taxi-hailing application, has expressed his concerns about crypto assets like EOS in a statement published on Weibo that prioritize scalability. дальше »
2019-5-21 18:00 | |
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Whale Alert Informs Tether Treasury Performs $10 Million Transaction To A Random USDT Wallet
Whale Alert Informs Tether Treasury Performs ~$10 Million Transaction To An Unknown Wallet According to the Twitter account Whale Alert, which informs about large blockchain transactions, Tether’s (USDT) Treasury moved 9,890,100 USDT, worth close to the same amount in USD, to an unknown wallet. дальше »
2019-5-21 22:40 | |
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Bitcoin [BTC], Litecoin [LTC] can be transacted on Whatsapp, announces Zulu Republic as security concerns remain
The prominent messaging platform Whatsapp has brought the common man one step closer to adopting crypto. According to a recent announcement by Zulu Republic, Bitcoin [BTC] and Litecoin [LTC] would be the first two coins available for users to send and receive on the social messaging platform. дальше »
2019-5-20 13:30 | |
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Charles Hoskinson on Cardano’s Future: New Financial Operating System, Blockchain Industry Standards
The recent resurgence by Bitcoin has undoubtedly captured the attention of many crypto enthusiasts. However, a sizeable portion of crypto investors has shifted their focus to the technology that drives digital currencies. дальше »
2019-5-15 17:09 | |
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India’s Crypto Veterans Discuss Facebook Plan to Pilot its Cryptocurrency in India
Founders of Indian crypto and blockchain companies told Economic Times, May 13, 2019, that Facebook’s stablecoin would bypass Indian crypto regulation. It may also influence authorities to create constructive regulation for digital currencies in India. дальше »
2019-5-13 19:00 | |
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Blockchain’s Distributed Ledger Technology Looks to Be the Answer to Modern Privacy Concerns
The proliferation of social media has to lead to an ever decreasing amount of privacy for the average internet user. Many who grew up with the internet bemoan the lack of privacy that the early internet had as a default. дальше »
2019-5-10 01:55 | |
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Binance CEO Addresses Concerns Live After $40 Mln BTC Hack, Rejects Blockchain Reorg Idea
Changpeng Zhao, CEO of major crypto exchange Binance, has devoted his live AMA on Twitter to address community concerns in the wake of yesterday’s $40.7 million hack
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Bitcoin Transactions Spike in April While SegWit Keeps Fees Low: Report
Research has shown that the number of on-chain Bitcoin transactions has risen dramatically throughout 2019, nearing the volume of Bitcoin’s peak in December 2017. Even so, transaction fees are a fraction of what they were around bitcoin’s all-time high, likely due to the continued uptick of SegWit transactions on the network. дальше »
2019-5-8 00:53 | |
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IBM’s “Hyperledger” Deemed ‘Not a Blockchain’ With No Real Solutions to Existing Scalability Concerns
In a recent post shared by the Co-Founder of Kadena, Stuart Popejoy reasons as to why IBM’s “Hyperledger” should not be considered a blockchain have been disclosed. In addition, many problems associated with the aforementioned blockchain have since been pinpointed, giving more food for thought. дальше »
2019-5-6 02:39 | |
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Binance Teams Up With Elliptic to Bolster AML Compliance
As part of its efforts to be regulatory compliant, Malta-based crypto exchange Binance has partnered with Blockchain startup Elliptic. According to a Coindesk report, the partnership will help Binance mitigate anti-money laundering (AML) concerns as it expands into new regions. дальше »
2019-5-3 19:27 | |
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MANA Price Analysis: VR world matures but user numbers still low
The Decentraland ecosystem have launched a number of impressive ecosystem updates in 2019 including an impressive new 3D scene building tool and integration within the HTC EXODUS 1 blockchain phone creating new value for the MANA token. дальше »
2019-4-30 16:00 | |
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